headband

noun

head·​band ˈhed-ˌband 

1

: a band worn on or around the head

2

: a narrow strip of cloth sewn or glued by hand to a book at the extreme ends of the spine

Examples of headband in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For aftercare, the client must not do anything to the hair—no washing, working out, or using hair ties and headbands—for 48-72 hours to ensure the neutralizer sets. —Cierra Black, Essence, 17 July 2025

Often in chic, matching outfits and headbands, Annie appreciates high style and cohesion. —Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025

Over 20 years ago, Muse headbands began as an experiment in neurofeedback: The gadget notified the wearer when an electroencephalography (EEG) signal from their brain reached a certain threshold. —IEEE Spectrum, 15 July 2025

Wang completed the outfit with a black headband and black oversize sunglasses, as well as a small black handbag and black leather ankle boots. —Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 1 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1522, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for headband

• armband
• backhand
• bandstand
• baseband
• broadband
• command
• cropland
• demand
• disband
• dreamland
• expand
• farmhand

Kids Definition

headband

noun

head·​band -ˌband 

: a band worn on or around the head